NY NY - Steven Paul Thomas, 19, Keene, 12 April 1976

[TheArtfulDetective]

Steven Paul Thomas



Case Classification: Lost/Injured Missing
Missing Since: April 12, 1976
Location Last Seen: Keene, Essex County, New York
Missing From: Remsen, Oneida County, New York

Description:

• Date of Birth: circa 1957
• Age: 19 years old
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 6' 0" (72 inches)
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Hair Color: Brown/Long
• Eye Color: Brown
• Nickname/Alias: Nicknames: Steve
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
• Clothing & Personal Items: Faded blue denim jeans, brown leather belt, yellow rubber gloves, T-shirt, white underwear, blue parka, yellow rain slicker, boots, & a knife.
• Identifiers: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Thomas was last seen while on a hiking trip in the vicinity of Mount Marcy near Keene, New York on April 12, 1976. He and five other hikers set up camp approximately two miles away from the summit. Around 3:00 PM, Thomas left the camp alone to take a walk. He left without any provisions including his backpack, snowshoes, compass, and map. When he failed to return by 10:00 PM, the others went searching for him but he was nowhere to be found. He was reported missing the next day.

Searchers reached the area on the morning of April 14th with the aid of dogs and helicopters. Despite the extensive searches conducted, Thomas was never located. His whereabouts still remain unknown.

Investigators:

• New York State Police: (518) 897-2000
  Reference Case#: 76-184

NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: MP9488

4418DMNY - Steven Paul Thomas
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Steven Paul Thomas
The Strange disappearance of Steven Paul Thomas from Mount Marcy — StrangeOutdoors.com

 

[TheArtfulDetective]

Excellent and comprehensive article about Steve's disappearance. It tells a story.

"They had a dog with them "I remember the dog freaked out that night," Sherwood said. "He just kept whining. He wouldn't leave the tent." They got into the lean-to in their sleeping bags and hoped that Steve had found shelter. Nobody slept that well."

Read here: The Strange disappearance of Steven Paul Thomas from Mount Marcy

 

[HopeRains]

Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 25 Sep 88, pg 132